OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH NURSE
KSB GIW, Inc.
Department: Human Resources
Reports to: Human Resource Business Partner
Location: Grovetown, GA
FLSA Status: Salary Exempt
Shift: 1st
OVERVIEW:
The Occupational Health Nurse (OHN) is responsible for promoting and maintaining the physical, mental, and social well-being of manufacturing and administrative employees in the workplace. This role focuses on preventing and treating work-related injuries and illnesses, managing employee wellness programs, administering leave such as FMLA/Short Term and Long Term Disability/ADA, ensuring OSHA compliance with required programs, and providing employee training such as CPR/First Aid/BBP, etc. The OHN collaborates closely with the Human Resource and Safety teams to ensure a healthy company culture is maintained, while all compliance regulations are met. This position covers four facilities in Georgia, Florida, and Canada.
RESPONSIBILITIES
· Injury & Illness Management
o Provides first aid and emergency care to employees injured or ill at work
o Manages all aspects of worker’s compensation cases for all worksites and coordinates with insurance providers as necessary
o Assists with the return-to-work process, including assessing fitness for duty and collaborating with management to ensure accommodations for injured workers
o Manages personal medical illnesses/injuries and coordinates all aspects of FMLA, short term disability, long term disability, and ADA cases
· Health Surveillance & Monitoring
o Organizes periodic, OSHA-required health screenings (e.g., vision, audiometric, respiratory fit tests, pulmonary function tests, etc.) and immunization programs to ensure employee fitness for duty
o Maintains accurate medical records in compliance with confidentiality and data protection regulations
o Maintains medical clinic supply inventory, replenishes when necessary
o Performs monthly AED inspections
o Maintains OSHA 300 and 300A logs in conjunction with the Safety team
o Enforces GIW’s Drug & Alcohol Policy and administers drug screens, makes referrals to EAP, and ensures employees are working safely according to the policies and procedures
· Employee Health Education & Counseling
o Provides health education to employees on an individualized basis, while also providing company-wide training on a quarterly basis
o Implements health promotion programs and/or competitions such as smoking cessation, weight loss, etc.
o Provides simple first aid care to employees when necessary, educates employees on injury/illness self-care, and directs employees to appropriate providers when outside of scope of care
o Responsible for managing CPR/BBP/First Aid Training program and ensuring employees are up to date on certifications
o Understands GIW’s health benefits for employee education purposes
· Collaboration & Advisory
o Works and communicates closely with HR team, Safety team, and department managers/supervisors to ensure a healthy and safe work environment
o Serves as a health advisor to employees, providing support and referrals to healthcare providers when necessary
o Participates in health and safety committee meetings and provides input on health-related matters
o Ensures compliance with GIW’s company policies and local, state, and federal occupational health and safety laws and regulations
· Risk Management & Emergency Preparedness
o Assists in the development of emergency response plans, including handling workplace accidents, natural disasters, and public health emergencies (e.g., pandemics)
o Participates in drills and training programs for emergency response
· Workplace Health Initiatives
o Develops, implements, and evaluates health promotion programs designed to enhance employee well-being and productivity
o Manages GIW’s wellness program and coordinates annual health screenings, communicates deadlines, and tracks employee engagement
o Coordinates periodic events such as blood drives, health fairs, on-site mammogram bus, flu vaccine clinics, etc.
o Supports mental health initiatives by providing Employee Assistance Program resources, counseling, and referrals when necessary
QUALIFICATIONS:
· Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) or related field preferred
· Active Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license
· Minimum of 3-5 years nursing experience, with focus in occupational health or manufacturing preferred
· CPR certification required
· Strong knowledge of OSHA, FMLA, ADA, and other occupational health regulations
· Experience in case management and worker’s compensation claims management
· Excellent clinical, emergency, and assessment skills
· Strong communication and collaboration skills
· Ability to work independently and make decisions in high-pressure situations
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Emergency Medicine
- Occupational Medicine
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
- Public Health
- Trauma Medicine
- Urgent Care
- Wound Care
Physical Setting:
- Community health center
- Low acuity unit
- Outpatient
- Urgent care center
Work Location: In person
